Get your curiosity piqued as you travel across Sandakan and Sukau to discover the Sarawakian flora & fauna.
Day 1 - Turtle Islands National Park
Your adventure begins with a short ride to the Sandakan Jetty where we will take a boat ride towards Selingan Island. This island features the first turtle hatchery in Malaysia opened on 1st August 1966, funded entirely by the Sabah state government. This beautiful island is also surrounded by crystal clear waters and beautiful corals, where it is perfect for you to relax, swim and snorkel the day away!
During the day, learn about the conservation of these turtles; witness the collecting of eggs from the nesting site, planting them in the hatchery and see baby turtles scrambling to the open sea upon released on the shore. After dinner, prepare yourself for an experience of a lifetime as the Park Rangers will bring you to see the sight of Green turtles laying eggs. Visitors are allowed into the hatchery to observe the further work of the rangers: the transplantation of the freshly laid eggs into a man-made incubation chamber! You will then turn in for the night at the island’s chalet.
Day 2 - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre / Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
After a brief checkout, we will embark on a boat ride back to Sandakan. Then, we will proceed to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where orphaned and injured Orangutans are brought to be rehabilitated to be returned to the wild. Sepilok features a primary lowland forest which is also a fine showcase of Borneo’s remaining rainforests; this gives visitors a perfect opportunity to view the elusive Orangutans in their natural habitat. There is a boardwalk which leads to a viewing gallery and feeding platform where the apes are fed milk and bananas at 10am.
After that, we will embark on a 2.5 hours’ drive through a charming countryside peppered with quaint villages. After a short boat transfer, you will be brought to your lodging for this tour, the Borneo Nature Lodge. After a quick check-in, lunch and briefing to get you settled, we will journey up-river at 4:00pm along Kinabatangan—Sabah’s longest river—and enjoy the lush verdure of the virgin rainforest that is home to elusive wildlife and birds. If you’re fortunate, you may catch a glimpse of Proboscis Monkeys lazing about on treetops. If you’re an animal lover, you are in luck as the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary is a prime location in Southeast Asia to be in close proximity with animals. After dinner, we will settle in for the night at the lodge and prepare for a full day.
Day 3 – Gomantong Cave / Central Market / Sim-Sim Water Village / Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Temple
The dawn of a new day heralds a grand adventure ahead. We will expend our replenished energies by venturing into the Gomantong Cave; a limestone cave famed for its edible birds’ nests. Following a 15-minute boardwalk, we will arrive at the opening of Simud Hitam cavern. Take your time seeing the sights but do watch out for bat guanos. Next, we will proceed to Sandakan city to enjoy some authentic Sarawakian food. After lunch, we will begin our city tour to explore numerous landmarks that make up the city.
The Central Market offers an assortment of fresh vegetables, fruits and seafood while the Sim-Sim Water Village will offer you a fascinating view of the sea as the houses are suspended close to the water surface. Lastly, we will visit the Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Temple to get an insight into the Sarawakian culture as well as enjoy a stunning view of the Sandakan Bay—situated on the hilltop of Tanah Merah. Fun fact: this temple was once featured in the American television series, ‘The Amazing Race Season 4’ back in 2003! After that, you will then be transferred back to your hotel, signalling the end of the tour.
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